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Colorado Avalanche at Buffalo Sabres odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Tuesday’s Colorado Avalanche at Buffalo Sabres sports betting odds and lines, with NHL betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Colorado Avalanche (28-16-6) and Buffalo Sabres (23-22-7) tangle at KeyBank Center in Buffalo at 7 p.m. ET Tuesday. We analyze the Avalanche-Sabres sports betting odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Avalanche at Sabres: Projected starting goalies

Philipp Grubauer vs. Carter Hutton

The former Washington Capitals backstop will make the start against the Sabres looking to improve upon a 14-11-4 record, 2.90 goals against average and .908 save percentage across his 30 starts. He hasn’t faced the Sabres this season, but he posted a shutout against Buffalo on March 9 of last season.

Hutton enters Tuesday off of a rare win, as he stopped 22 of 23 shots against the Columbus Blue Jackets Saturday. He improved to 7-8-4 on the season with a .897 SV% and 3.13 GAA.

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Avalanche at Sabres: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Avalanche 5, Sabres 2

Moneyline (ML)

The AVALANCHE (-189) are a bit expensive on the moneyline, but they’re a good bet on the road against the flagging Sabres (+155). Colorado has posted a 14-3 record in the previous 17 meetings in this series, with the Avs going 7-2 in their past seven visits to Buffalo. The favorite is also 9-2 in the past 11 in this series.

New to sports betting? A $10 bet on the Avalanche to win returns a profit of $5.30, while a $10 wager on the Sabres results in a profit of $15.50.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

Back the AVALANCHE (-1.5, +140) to win by at least 2 goals on the road for a greater return on your investment. The same $10 bet here will fetch a profit of $14.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 6.5 (+125) is paying plus-money for a total of 7 goals to be scored. The Over is 4-1 in the past five meetings in this series, and 6-1-1 in the previous eight meetings in Buffalo. The Over is also 10-3 in Colorado’s past 13 as a favorite, and 4-0 in the past four in the Eastern Conference. The Over is 3-1-1 in Buffalo’s past five against opponents from the Central Division.

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Buffalo Sabres at Dallas Stars odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Thursday’s Buffalo Sabres at Dallas Stars sports betting odds and lines, with NHL betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Buffalo Sabres (21-19-7) and Dallas Stars (27-15-4) will lock horns at American Airlines Center in Dallas at 8:30 p.m. ET. We analyze the Sabres-Stars sports betting odds and lines, with NHL matchup analysis, picks and tips.

Sabres at Stars: Projected starting goalies

Linus Ullmark vs. Ben Bishop

The Sabres have leaned upon Ullmark heavily, as Carter Hutton has been horrific. Ullmark is 15-12-3 with a 2.78 goals against average and .911 save percentage with a shutout. Ullmark hasn’t faced the Stars this season, but he was amazing against them in two outings last year. He allowed three goals on a total of 54 shots, but took the loss in both games.

Bishop posted an impressive 3-2 win in overtime Tuesday night in Colorado, as the Stars came back from a 2-0 deficit. Bishop is 16-9-3 with a 2.23 GAA and .930 save percentage this season. He fell 4-0 in Buffalo Oct. 14 in the first head-to-head meeting when he made just 18 saves.

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Sabres at Stars: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Stars 3, Sabres 1

Moneyline (ML)

The Stars (-223) are favored heavily over the Sabres (+180) despite the fact Buffalo won the first meeting 4-0 Oct. 14. These teams are totally different since then, and Dallas even has a new coach, as Rick Bowness has replaced Jim Montgomery behind the bench. Buffalo is struggling, and Dallas is rolling. Still, you can’t risk twice as much as your return on investment. AVOID.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The STARS (-1.5, +135) are the play on the puck line, albeit rather lightly. The Sabres have won just 11 of their past 41 on the road, and they’re 17-41 in the previous 58 as an underdog away from home. The Stars have rocketed up the Central Division standings, winning seven of the past eight overall, and 13 of the past 17 at home.

Over/Under (O/U)

The UNDER 5.5 (-129) is the way to go. While the Over is 3-0-1 in the past four for Buffalo overall, the Under is 5-2-1 in the past eight when working on just one day of rest. The Under is also 6-2-1 in the past nine meetings in this series, including each of the past three.

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Vegas Golden Knights at Buffalo Sabres odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Tuesday’s Vegas Golden Knights at Buffalo Sabres sports betting odds and lines, with NHL matchup analysis, picks and tips.

The Vegas Golden Knights (24-18-6) and Buffalo Sabres (20-19-7) lock horns at KeyBank Center at 7 p.m. ET. We analyze the Golden Knights-Sabres sports betting odds and lines, with NHL matchup analysis, picks and tips.

Golden Knights at Sabres: Projected starting goalies

Marc-Andre Fleury vs. Linus Ullmark

Fleury heads into action with an 18-10-3 record, 2.84 goals against average and .907 save percentage with a pair of shutouts. He has actually been much better on the road than at home. He is 13-8-2 with a 3.05 GAA and .898 save percentage at T-Mobile Arena in 23 starts, while going 5-2-1 with a 2.30 GAA and .927 SV% in eight starts and nine appearances away from home.

Ullmark is coming off a 5-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on the road Sunday, and he has started nine of the past 10. That’s because Carter Hutton, who started out 6-0-0, hasn’t won since the end of October, going 0-7-2 since. Ullmark is a respectable 14-12-3 with a 2.81 GAA and .911 SV% overall.

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Golden Knights at Sabres: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Golden Knights 4, Sabres 3

Moneyline (ML)

The GOLDEN KNIGHTS (-167) have actually cashed in just one of their past five tries against the Eastern Conference. However, the Sabres (+140) are just 4-9 in their past 13 games overall. Don’t go crazy, but a small-unit bet on VGK is certainly warranted.

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Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

I never like betting favorites on the road on the puck line, although the Golden Knights (-1.5, +165) are tempting. Still, I expect this game to be a close one, and if anything, the Sabres (+1.5, -200) are the way to go. However, they’re too expensive. AVOID.

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 5.5 (-143) is the best play on the board. The Over is 5-1 in the past six games overall for the Golden Knights, and 5-1 in their past six as a favorite. The Over has also hit in four of the past five for the Sabres when their playing the fourth game in a 4-in-6 (four games in six games) situation.

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Buffalo Sabres at St. Louis Blues odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Thursday’s Buffalo Sabres at St. Louis Blues sports betting odds and lines, with NHL betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Buffalo Sabres (19-17-7) and St. Louis Blues (27-10-7) tangle at Enterprise Center in St. Louis at 8 p.m. ET Thursday. We analyze the Sabres-Blues sports betting odds and lines, with NHL matchup analysis, picks and tips.

Sabres at Blues: Projected starting goalies

Linus Ullmark vs. Jordan Binnington

Ullmark enters Thursday off of back-to-back wins and has improved to 13-11-3 for the season. He has a .911 save percentage and 2.83 goals against average.

The Stanley Cup-winning tendy has posted a 20-7-4 record, 2.53 goals against average and .917 save percentage with one shutout so far this season. Justin Bieber has a bet with Binnington that he can beat him at least once on 10 shots, and the money will go to charity. It seems unlikely, as lately, men who are paid to play hockey have struggled to sneak it by Binny. He has won seven of his past eight outings, allowing three or fewer goals in six of the contests.

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Sabres at Blues: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Blues 5, Sabres 2

Moneyline (ML)

The Blues (-209) will cost you more than double your investment, and my rule is always to go only as low as -160 or -170, or AVOID. The Sabres (+170) also can’t be counted upon to pull the upset, as they’re just 3-6-1 in the past 10 overall.

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Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The BLUES (-1.5, +135) are worth a roll of the dice. Ullmark gives the Sabres a better chance than Carter Hutton would  but back the home side to win by at least 2 goals.

The Blues are 6-0 in their past six at home, 9-1 in the past 10 as a favorite and 26-9 in the past 35 against losing sides.

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 5.5 (-125) is a bargain. While there is some concern if the Sabres can solve the red-hot Binnington, the Blues should be able to handle the bulk of the scoring Thursday.

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Tampa Bay Lightning at Buffalo Sabres odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Tuesday’s Tampa Bay Lightning at Buffalo Sabres sports betting odds and lines, with NHL betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Tampa Bay Lightning (20-13-4) and Buffalo Sabres (17-16-7) battle at KeyBank Center at 7 p.m. ET Tuesday. We analyze the Lightning-Sabres sports betting odds and lines, with NHL matchup analysis, picks and tips.

Lightning at Sabres: Projected starting goalies

Andrei Vasilevskiy vs. Linus Ullmark

Vasilevskiy, the defending Vezina Trophy winner, puts his 16-9-2 record, 2.85 goals against average and .908 save percentage on the line against the Sabres. He won his first meeting with Buffalo in Stockholm Nov. 8, stopping 20 of 22 shots in a win. Vasilevskiy also topped the Sabres at home Nov. 25, making 28 saves on 30 shots.

Ullmark is on a personal three-game losing streak which has dropped his season record to 11-10-3. He has a 2.80 GAA and .913 SV%.

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Lightning at Sabres: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Lightning 5, Sabres 2

Moneyline (ML)

The LIGHTNING (-176) are heavy favorites to finish the four-game season sweep against the Sabres (+145). This is almost about as sure of a thing as it gets, yet the price isn’t terrible.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

LIGHTNING (-1.5, +155) are a tremendous value, as four of the Sabres’ (+1.5, -189) last five losses were decided by at least 2 goals.

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 6.5 (+125) is a nice value here, and the Lightning have the potential to take care of the Over almost all by themselves.

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Buffalo Sabres at Boston Bruins odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Sunday’s Buffalo Sabres at Boston Bruins sports betting odds and lines, with NHL betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Buffalo Sabres (17-15-7) and Boston Bruins (23-7-9) tangle at TD Garden at 7 p.m. ET Sunday. We analyze the Sabres-Bruins sports betting odds and lines, with NHL matchup analysis, picks and tips.

Sabres at Bruins: Projected starting goalies

Linus Ullmark vs. Tuukka Rask

Ullmark is 11-9-3 on the year with a .914 save percentage and 2.79 goals against average.

Jaroslav Halak blanked the Sabres in the front end of the home-and-home, now it’s Rask’s turn to try and get back into the win column. He snapped a personal five-game winless drought last time out, but it is still the only win in six appearances since Dec. 1. The last time he faced the Sabres he allowed just two goals on 38 shots Nov. 21 at TD Garden.

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Sabres at Bruins: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Bruins 5, Sabres 2

Moneyline (ML)

The Bruins (-238) are heavy favorites, and they are just too expensive at a risk of more than two times the return. AVOID.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

BRUINS (-1.5, +120) are a much better play on the puck line. Their past two games have not only resulted in a straight-up win but a puck-line cover, too. In fact, that has been the case in each of their past five victories, so if you bet the B’s, you might as well play the puck line, too.

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 5.5 (-121) is worth a small-unit bet. The Bruins offense is more than capable of hitting the number all by themselves.

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Buffalo Sabres at Philadelphia Flyers odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Thursday’s Buffalo Sabres at Philadelphia Flyers sports betting odds and lines, with NHL betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Philadelphia Flyers (18-11-5) host the Buffalo Sabres (16-12-7) Thursday at Wells Fargo Center. Puck drop is scheduled for just after 7 p.m. ET. We analyze the Sabres-Flyers sports betting odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Sabres at Flyers: Projected starting goalies

Carter Hutton vs. Carter Hart

Hutton is 6-5-4 with a .901 save percentage and 3.05 goals against average. After winning his first six starts, he has suffered a 0-5-4 slump with an .875 SV% and a 3.99 GAA. He allowed six goals out of 30 shots in his last start, a 6-5 OT setback at the Vancouver Canucks last Saturday.

Hart is 11-7-3 with a .912 SV% and 2.40 GAA. He stopped 40 of 41 shots against the Anaheim Ducks his last time out to snap a personal two-game losing skid.

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Sabres at Flyers: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Flyers 3, Sabres 1

Moneyline (ML)

The Sabres (+125) have lost two in a row, including a 5-3 road loss to the Maple Leafs Tuesday. The FLYERS (-150) snapped a three-game slide with Tuesday’s 4-1 home win over the Ducks. They’re 11-2-4 at home for the season while the Sabres are just 6-9-4 on the road.

Take the home side to win outright. A victory in regulation, overtime or a shootout will return a profit of $6.67.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

Back the FLYERS (-1.5, +180) to win by at least 2 goals for a better return on your investment. Philly is 18-16 ATS overall and 10-7 at home. The Sabres are 23-12 ATS overall and 12-7 on the road, but they’re coming off the 5-3 loss, and they’ve struggled on the road.

Over/Under (O/U)

Take the UNDER 5.5 (+125) as the contrarian play. The Sabres are 7-3 against the Over/Under across their last 10 games and the Flyers are 5-5, but both teams are starting their top goaltender and they enter off the day of rest.

Esten’s NHL betting record: 131-105

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Buffalo Sabres at Edmonton Oilers odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Sunday’s Buffalo Sabres at Edmonton Oilers sports betting odds and lines, with NHL matchup analysis, picks and tips

The Buffalo Sabres (13-11-6) host the Edmonton Oilers (18-10-3) at Rogers Place Sunday at 8 p.m. ET. We analyze the Sabres-Oilers odds and lines while providing NHL betting tips around this matchup.

Sabres at Oilers: Projected starting goalies

Linus Ullmark vs. Mike Smith

Ullmark has a 7-6-2 record for New Jersey with a 2.94 goals against average and a .914 save percentage. Ullmark stopped 25 of 29 shots in a 4-3 loss at the Calgary Flames Thursday.

Smith has a 7-7-1 record, sporting a 2.88 GAA and .905 SV%. He has struggled at home in his last two appearances, turning aside 44 of 51 shots.

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Sabres at Oilers: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Oilers 4, Sabres 3

Moneyline (ML)

The OILERS (-176) are the play. They’re facing a Sabres team which lost 6-5 in OT at the Vancouver Canucks Saturday. Buffalo is just 5-8-3 on the road and has lost its previous two games. Edmonton has lost three of its last five – all three defeats coming on the road. But with an 8-4-2 home record, the Oilers are the suggested pick.

New to sports betting? Every $1.76 wagered that the Oilers win profits $1 if they prevail.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

AVOID. The Sabres are 19-11 ATS, which is fourth in the league. The Oilers are just 15-16 ATS, ranking 17th. Backing Buffalo (+1.5, -189) is asking too much to risk. Edmonton (-1.5, +155) offers a nice payoff, but it has been up and down lately.

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 5.5 (-150) is a bit of a rough number as far as profit margin, but given the goalies in this matchup six or more goals is very likely. Buffalo yields 3.5 goals per game on the road and a 73.6% penalty kill (30th in the NHL). Edmonton allows 3.29 goals per game at home. The Oilers have the best power play in the league at 32.2% with Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid leading the way. LEAN to the Over. 

Placing a $10 bet will profit $6.67 if there are six or more goals.

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Sabres-Bruins odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Thursday’s Buffalo Sabres at Boston Bruins betting odds and lines, with NHL matchup analysis, picks and tips.

The Boston Bruins (13-3-5) entertain the slumping Buffalo Sabres (10-8-3) at TD Garden Thursday at 7 p.m. ET. We analyze the Sabres-Bruins odds and lines while providing NHL betting tips around this matchup.

Sabres at Bruins: Projected starting goalies

Carter Hutton vs. Tuukka Rask 

Hutton is 6-4-2 with a 2.73 goals against average and .909 save percentage. He will try to rebound from three straight poor performance where he yielded 14 goals on just 96 shots.

Rask is confirmed to get the start. He has a 9-2-2 record for Boston with a 2.06 GAA and .930 SV%. Rask enjoyed an efficient performance against the New Jersey Devils as he stopped 25 of 26 shots.

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Sabres at Bruins: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Bruins 4, Sabres 2

Moneyline (ML)

The BRUINS (-239) are enduring with the Torey Krug injury but the real concern is still Patrice Bergeron. Bergeron has a core issue keeping his playing status uncertain. It did not impact Boston at all against New Jersey Tuesday as it routed the Devils 5-1 in Newark.

The Bruins are our play on the moneyline, as they have the third-best record in the league.

A $10 bet with Boston results in a $4.18 profit with a Bruins’ win in regulation, overtime or a shootout.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

Boston is only 12-9 against the spread but has won three of its last four meetings with Buffalo. The risk is winning by two or more goals and Boston has failed to accomplish that so tentatively we will AVOID this pick.

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 5.5 (-115) is a nice play. Watch for the status of Bergeron again. If pushed, the feeling is the Over hits and Boston even covers the spread. 

Placing a $10 bet here will give a bettor a decent $8.70 profit with a total of six or more goals scored.

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Hurricanes-Sabres odds: Carolina favored in Buffalo

Previewing Thursday’s Carolina Hurricanes at Buffalo Sabres sports betting odds and lines, with NHL matchup analysis and picks

The Carolina Hurricanes (10-7-1) and Buffalo Sabres (9-6-2) square off in Western New York on Thursday at 7 p.m. ET. Both teams are 4-5-1 across the past 10 outings.

Hurricanes at Sabres: Projected starting goalies

Petr Mrazek vs. Carter Hutton

Mrazek enters play with an 8-3-1 record, 2.51 goals-against average and .907 save percentage. He received a ton of support last time out in a victory against the Ottawa Senators, winning 8-2. While he has a strong overall record, keep in mind that he is 7-1-0 with a 2.11 GAA and .918 save percentage at home, but just a 1-2-1 record, 3.44 GAA and .883 save percentage on the road.

Like Mrazek, Hutton owns an impressive overall record and tremendously opposite splits. He is 6-3-1 with a 2.39 GAA and .921 save percentage overall. On the road he is just 2-2-0 with a 3.06 GAA and .914 save percentage, but he is a solid 4-1-1 with a 1.96 GAA and .927 save percentage in his six assignments at home.

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Hurricanes at Sabres: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Sabres 4, Hurricanes 2

Moneyline (ML)

The SABRES (+115) are a sharp play at home catching plus-money. The Hurricanes (-139) have been less than stellar on the road, and Mrazek has had his struggles, as mentioned above. Hutton has been red-hot at home, but the Sabres have struggled overall. They’re 0-4-1 in the past five outings, including a pair of losses in Sweden against the Tampa Bay Lightning. They haven’t played since Nov. 9, so will be well rested after their overseas trip to Stockholm. Look for them to roar back to life at home.

New to sports betting? A $10 wager on Buffalo returns a profit of $11.50 – every $1 wagered profits $1.15 with a Sabres win.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The Sabres (+1.5, -239) are underdogs, so the puck line is not worth a look. You don’t need the insurance, as I expect them to win outright. Consider the alternate line (including overtime and shootouts), laying -1.5 to win +300, or three times your bet, with a two-goal win by the home side.

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 5.5 (-154) is worth a small-unit play, but beware of the high juice on this wager. Personally, while I feel the game should just inch across the finish line for the over, I wouldn’t risk it at this price.

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